Cheyenne, Wyoming (August 8, 2018) – Cheyenne LEADS is pleased to announce that Precious Cat, Inc will be relocating their Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Products manufacturing and distribution facility to Cheyenne.
The move is being driven by the need for rail service and more space than is available at the company’s current location in Englewood, Colorado. According to Dr. Bruce Elsey, President of Precious Cat, Inc., “We chose Cheyenne because, in addition to the availability of rail and rail-served land, we appreciate the work ethic and values present in a town the size of Cheyenne.”
The availability of high quality bentonite, the main ingredient used in cat litter, was also a factor, says Elsey. “There is nothing better than Wyoming bentonite.”
Cheyenne LEADS began working with Precious Cat in October of 2016. The company will employ 20 – 30 employees and plans to build a 150,000 sq. ft. building located on 33 acres in the in the Swan Ranch Business Park, owned by Granite Peak Development. Construction planned to begin by the end of 2018.
“We are thrilled that Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Products will relocate to Cheyenne,” said Randy Bruns, CEO of Cheyenne LEADS. “The company produces a high-quality product from Wyoming materials and has a reputation as a top employer.”
About Precious Cat, Inc.
Dr. Elsey along with his wife, Kathy, founded the company in 1987 with a vision to help support pets and people in need.
Dr. Elsey’s line of cat litters includes problem cat and kitten training litters Cat Attract™ and Kitten Attract™, Ultra Litter Attractant, Classic, Clean Tracks™ Ultra, Senior and Long Hair litters, Respiratory Relief litter and Touch of Outdoors™.
Dr. Elsey’s cleanproteinTM cat food is a high protein kibble that naturally optimizes a cat’s appetite and body mass through simple, high quality ingredients. Inspired by the protein levels found in natural prey, Dr. Elsey’s helps your cat maintain an ideal weight and body mass. It helps promote a healthy, active lifestyle for all cats. It is also available in five flavors of canned paté.
Dr. Elsey’s Cat Products are available through retail outlets, as well as online. It serves customers in the US, Canada and internationally.
About Dr. Bruce Elsey
Dr. Bruce Elsey has been a feline only veterinarian for over 35 years and his practice cares for over 8,000 cats. Nonuse of the litter box is the number one behavioral reason cats are abused, abandoned and placed in shelters. Dr. Elsey’s goal is to provide products that help cats live happier, healthier lives and provide litter box solutions for the life of the cat.
About Wyoming Bentonite
Wyoming bentonite is high-swelling sodium montmorillonite clay, of which its end market percent uses are: kitty litter (25 percent), drilling mud (20 percent), binder in foundry molds (19 percent), iron ore pelletizing (13 percent), and other applications (23 percent). Wyoming Bentonite can swell up to 16 times its original size and absorb up to 10 times its own weight in water.
About Cheyenne LEADS
Cheyenne LEADS is a private, not-for-profit economic development organization serving as the economic development entity for the City of Cheyenne and Laramie County, Wyoming. LEADS can assist non-retail businesses in all phases of relocation or expansion.
For questions and additional information contact:
Randy Bruns
CEO, Cheyenne LEADS
307-638-6000
Aaron Westcott
CEO, Precious Cat, Inc.